Rain or Snowsuit and/or Neopaws?

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SKNerissa

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My Sheltie loves snow and the deeper the better. Usually this isn't a problem in the Okanagan Valley as deep snow tends to melt in just a few days. This year has been different and so I am trying to find something that will help prevent ice balls from clinging to my pup while he bounds through the deep white stuff. Specifically, I am looking for recommendations on boots and a snowsuit or rainsuit.

For boots I already have a set of Summit Trex by Ruffwear and they have worked really well in the dryer winter weather when I needed to protect my Sheltie's paws from cold and road salt. With that said, they aren't fully waterproof and therefore aren't as well suited to the deep wet snow we have now. As such, I have been considering a set of NeoPaws. Does anyone here have experience with this brand and, if so, what are your thoughts on them. The other boots I considered were Muttluks, Ruffwear Polar Trex and Canine Equipment Ultimate Trail Boots but none of them come in size that would fit my dog. Are there any other boots that are worth considering?

As for protecting more of my dog I was considering a snowsuit like the one made by Muttluks but I'm concerned it would be too warm for a Sheltie. I notice that Muttluks also makes a rainsuit and wonder if this might be better for protecting a Sheltie's arm pits and sides from ice balls. Does any one here use either a snowsuit or rainsuit to protect thier sheltie? Thoughts/recommendations?

Thanks!
 
Having a sheltie that LOVES the snow and refuses to com inside when it snows I know exactly what you are talking about.

Unfortunately I have no experience with any of those products but I am interested in what everyone has to say.

Shelby hates being warm and loves the cold, the colder the better for her. I usually just make her come in once she is a big snowball. But it makes a terrible mess in the house.
 
I just actually ordered these boots for Cleo today (see link below). Someone else I know who lives in snow pretty much all winter recommend these.

http://motleymutt.com/p1867/Alltimate-Traction-Polar-Fleece-Boots/product_info.html

As for the snow suit. I have a simple water proof fleece dog wrap I bought at a flea market for single digit temps. It velcro's on across the chest and under the belly to cover her body. I have seen a more extreme full body dog suit, but I think a sheltie would be too hot in that and it is not necessary.
 
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